1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Fiat 500
To start off, 1975 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 404 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 22 L |
